What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Banbury and Cardiff Central Station is 160 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 32m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Banbury to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Where does the Banbury to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Banbury to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Cardiff Central Station is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

Banbury to Cardiff Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Banbury to Cardiff Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 32m
£67–137
Drive 103.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury to Cardiff Central Stationcar 103.4 mi
2h 9m
£26–37
Line 488 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 23m
£29–55
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£81–122

Banbury to Cardiff Central Station by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

You can take a train from Banbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 32m.

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